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Vocabulary crossword maker
Make a crossword from words your class has learned. Add clues, check the grid, and download a student sheet and answer key.
1. Choose words and clues
One per line: word, clue. You can also paste two spreadsheet columns.
List format and CSV help
A word alone also works; add its clue in the list. If the word has a comma, put the whole word in quotes: "yes, please", A polite reply. Commas in clues are fine. You can still use word | clue. Paste two spreadsheet columns or a CSV with a word,clue header. CSV files from Vocabulary Bingo, Vocabulary Flashcards, Matching Worksheets, Word Search, and Word Scramble work here. Import adds words. A matching word with a different clue stops the import.
Your list
Your list stays on this page. Download the CSV to keep it after you leave.
Puzzle setup
2. Check the puzzle
Use it for review
Give the crossword after students have met the words. Learners can work alone or compare answers in pairs. The word bank offers more help; clues only ask learners to recall the words.
The grid, PDF, and DOCX are made in this browser. Your words are not sent to ECQ. Use the CSV to keep a word list that you can change in this tool.
Check the same vocabulary
Reuse your word-and-clue CSV in the vocabulary quiz maker to make multiple-choice or written-answer quizzes with separate answer keys. For spelling tests and writing practice, use the same CSV in our spelling test maker.
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